3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga
What will the tour be like?
The 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga desert is an adventure that combines breathtaking landscapes and the magic of the Sahara in one short trip. On the first day, you will leave Fez early in the morning for Ifrane, known as the ‘little Switzerland’, and the Azrou Cedar Forest, where you can observe monkeys in their natural habitat. You will continue through the Ziz Valley, with its endless palm groves, until you reach Merzouga. There, a camel ride at sunset will take you to a traditional camp in the middle of the dunes, where you will enjoy Berber music under the stars.
The second day will begin with an unforgettable sunrise in the desert before heading back, passing through Rissani, famous for its market, and the mountainous landscapes of Midelt. This 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga desert is perfect for those looking for an authentic connection to the Sahara and Berber culture in just two days.
Duration: 3 days
Departure: Fes
Destination: Merzouga
Highlights
- Discover the charming ‘Switzerland of Morocco’, a city with alpine architecture and landscapes that surprise with their uniqueness in North Africa.
- Camel ride in the dunes to witness the sunset.
- Spending the night in the desert camp.
- Stargazing in the clear desert sky.
- Explore Ifrane and the Cedar Forest: The ‘Switzerland of Morocco’ and home to Barbary monkeys in their natural habitat.
- Explore the Erg Chebbi area by 4x4.
- Wake up early to discover the magic of the desert with the changing colours of the sunrise illuminating the dunes.
What is included?
- All transfers to the hotel/riad.
- Private transfer from Fes in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- English and Spanish speaking driver/guide.
- All dinners and breakfasts.
Camel trek to Merzouga camp. - Stargazing in the clear desert sky.
- Comfortable accommodation in riad/hotel and Sahara camp.
Itinerary
From Fez to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, passing through Ifrane and the Ziz Valley
Start your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga desert by traveling to Ifrane, famous for its European charm, and making a stop at the Azrou Monkey Forest, home of the Barbary macaques. Continue to the picturesque Ziz Valley, full of palm groves that contrast with the arid mountains. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, where a sunset camel ride through the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes awaits you. Finish the day with a magical night in a Berber camp, enjoying a traditional dinner under a starry sky and the typical desert music.
4x4 desert exploration and overnight in Merzouga
The second day of your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga desert begins with the spectacular sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. Return to Merzouga by camel before embarking on a 4x4 adventure through the Erg Chebbi Desert, visiting nomadic communities, fossil mines and the seasonal Dayet Srji lake. In the afternoon, relax at a hotel in Merzouga, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a quiet evening.
Return from Merzouga to Fes
The last day of your 3 days desert tour from Fes to Merzouga desert will be a return trip to Fes through the changing landscapes of the Middle Atlas. You will have opportunities to stop and admire the unique landscapes that cross this route, before arriving in Fes in the afternoon. This trip will leave you with unforgettable memories of the authentic magic of the Moroccan desert.
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Explore the places you can visit
El tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga toma alrededor de 9 horas para llegar al desierto de Merzouga. Sin embargo, incluimos la primera noche en las gargantas del Dades para reducir las horas de conducción.